A MOTORCYCLIST suffered serious leg injuries when he collided with a van in Virginia Water this morning (Thursday October 13).

The incident happened on the A30 London Road by the entrance to Virginia Water lake just before 7.30am.

The motorbiker, who was riding a red Yamaha, was rushed to St George's Hospital. The driver of the black Citreon van was unharmed.

Road closures remain in place but one side of the carriageway is now open for motorists travelling from the Sunningdale direction towards Egham.

If you have any information relating to the incident call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference P16233441 or you can use the online reporting system found at https://report.police.uk and enter the reference number in the 'Additional information' section.